Kevin

Trailsnet has been your source for trail news and information since 2008. We provide information about hundreds of trails around the world including bike trails, hiking trails, backpacking trails, bikepacking trails, nordic ski trails, snowshoe trails, equestrian trails, long-distance trails and more. We also provide information about trail gear, trail organizations and trail advocacy. In addition to the Trailsnet.com website/blog, you can connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest using the @trailsnet username. We welcome suggestions and questions. Feel free to add your own favorite trails using the 'Add a Trail' link on the top horizontal navigation bar. Happy trails and stay safe!!

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May 16 2011

Segways now allowed on the Rio Grande Trail

Should electric powered bicycles, Segways, Trikkes, and scooters be allowed on hiking and biking trails? Should electric vehicles be allowed on trails? That is the current debate. How do we assure trail access to people with handicaps while still maintaining the pristine environment of the trail? As you read this, legislators are wrestling with this issue. …

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May 15 2011

How far are your typical bicycle outings?

Our survey says… Our last trailsnet poll was the most successful one so far. We had a lot of participation. In the end, the mountains were the clear favorite bike trail destination. And the mountains are a beautiful place for biking. But I have a feeling that if more people knew about some of the …

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May 14 2011

Trail Notes = Stay Found

I often expound upon the safety virtues of trails, and it’s true that they are usually very safe places to ride your bike, hike, ride your horse, inline skate, run… But even trails have their potential hazards. Thundershowers happen; people get lost. The best laid plans of mice & men sometimes go awry. I started …

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May 12 2011

Bicycling Saves Lives

An afternoon on the bike trail could extend your life!! So often, we hear about all the ways to help us live longer, and they often involve sacrifice. I mean, who wants to stop eating fun food. Most people would say, “Go ahead & take a couple years off my life if I can keep …

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May 12 2011

Minnesota Trails On Top

Last year, we sent out special congratulations to Wisconsin for their great biking trails. This year, we’ve chosen Minnesota to receive the trail award. Minnesota gets our trail kudos for the following reasons: American Trails elected Minnesota as the Best Trails State last year. Minnesota has more miles of paved trails than any other state. …

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May 11 2011

Trail Mileage Markers

Why so many mileage markers on trails? Do we really need that many? Aren’t they kind of a waste of money? mileage marker on the C & O Canal Towpath trail Actually, there’s a very good, common-sense reason for the abundance of mileage markers on trails, and it has very little to do with keeping …

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